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Community Living North Perth raises funds for future housing project; holds evening of celebration
The Municipality of North Perth donated land to build a future 15-unit supported housing project at 580 Main Street W. Currently, there are 47 adults living with developmental disabilities in North Perth waiting for a home.
Walkerton Capitals claim back-to-back wins over Mitchell, Wingham
The Walkerton Capitals squad earned its second and third win of the season, both in overtime over the weekend, downing the Mitchell Hawks 5-4 and the Wingham Ironmen 3-2.
City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)
This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports record harvest
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has broken its own record, according to garden volunteer Phil Beard, producing a whopping 1,969 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was noted that the orchard produced 480 lbs of fruit this year.
Province increases Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding
Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson was handing out treats on Oct. 31, announcing that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) would be increased by $50 million to a total of $600 million for next year.
Ironmen climb to fourth in North Pollock Division with weekend wins
The Wingham Ironmen have climbed to fourth in the seven-team North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League on the strength of two wins against the now-fifth-place Mitchell Hawks over the weekend.
Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers public school in Wingham
Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.
U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.
Grade 4/5 class experiments with earthquake-proof bridges
Ms. Earl’s Grade 4/5 Class at Maitland River Elementary School, shown smiling and posing with their bridges, have been learning about earthquakes through the contraptions shown
$60,000 from Lucknow Kinsmen supports new bone density scanner at Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recently announced a $60,000 donation from the Lucknow & District Kinsmen.
Lawn bowling clubhouse updated
Thanks to the Bruce County Community Grant, Teeswater Lawn Bowling Club was recently able to update its club house.
Province announces plan to consolidate conservation authorities
The Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to conservation authorities (CAs).
North Huron approves RFP for SCADA upgrades to Wingham and Blyth water systems
North Huron Council approved a $287,900 contract with ACTEMIUM to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in the Wingham and Blyth water systems.
Maitland Conservation considers closure of Wawanosh Park Conservation Area
Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA), affectionately known as “Donnybrook” by its loyal campers, has for decades provided a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and foster a close-knit community according to campers.
